Shift Technician

SUMMARY:
2-year contract

Our client is seeking a Shift Technician for the period of 2 years to work on their client's project in Kariega.

POSITION INFO:
This two-year contract outlines the responsibilities for a Shift Technician in Kariega to support their client’s project. 

1. Maintenance & Repair: Perform basic repairs on equipment such as welding guns, servo-pneumatic valves, and other critical parts to maintain line performance.
2. Technical Expertise: Provide support in PLC, electrical, and mechanical areas for maintenance.
3. Robotic Fault Resolution: Address robotic issues, including program adjustments and troubleshooting communication faults.
4. Fault Diagnosis & Optimization: Identify and correct faults in various equipment (e.g., welding, laser, bolting) to ensure quality and production standards.
5. PLC & Network Issue Management: Analyze and resolve PLC errors, along with Interbus/Profinet network issues.
6. Drive Programming & HMI Modification: Troubleshoot and program SEW drives, modify HMI software for quick fault identification.
7. Stoppage Investigation & Documentation: Investigate recurring stoppages, document them in the KMS, conduct root cause analysis, and complete breakdown sheets for stoppages over 20 minutes.
8. Safety Compliance: Ensure robot safety systems meet all required safety standards.
9. Backup & Recovery: Maintain backups for robot and PLC programs.
10. Weekend Preventive Maintenance: Execute scheduled PM tasks on weekends based on production requirements.
11. Training & Shift Integration: Undergo a six-month training period on-site, with eventual integration into either a 4-shift or 3-shift system as per project needs.

• Issue Reporting: Identify and report any technical or engineering concerns.
• Documentation Maintenance: Update work instructions, learning documents (KMS sheets), and procedures as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to initiatives focused on enhancing plant, machinery, and equipment efficiency.
• Stoppage Analysis: Analyze breakdowns, particularly with equipment causing frequent downtime.
• Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed analysis sheets for management on breakdowns and technical concerns.
• Operational Support: Assist with operational tasks in the designated section.
• Shift Handover: Participate in timely shift handovers, ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming team.
• Knowledge Management: Log significant breakdowns in the KMS to prevent reoccurrence and reduce downtime.

• National diploma in Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering. 
• Siemens PLC training. 
• Kuka KRC4 & KRC2 training. 
• Ability to read electrical (E-Plan) and mechanical drawings. 
• VASS 5 qualification essential.